For full details and to apply visit the Oregon State jobs page: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/positiondescriptions/105401
-Posting #P05076CT
-Full Consideration Date 12/26/2024
-Closing Date 01/06/2025
This position will support the applied research, technical testing, and education activities of the TallWood Design Institute (TDI). TDI is a collaboration between Oregon State University’s Colleges of Forestry and Engineering, and University of Oregon’s College of Design. TDI carries out research and education to expand our knowledge and understanding of timber building systems, especially engineered mass timber, which is experiencing rapid growth in use throughout the United States. The position is based at the A.A. Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Lab, a 14,000 square-foot, state-of-the art fabrication and testing lab on OSU’s Corvallis campus.
This position will perform machining of wood products using mass timber Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) and robotic milling equipment, as well as stationary and portable woodworking machinery. In addition, the position will contribute to the manufacture of large wood testing samples and prototypes, construct testing structures, and perform material handling and general shop organization and cleanup.
Responsibilities
35% Digital Design and Fabrication
35% Equipment Operation and Research Support
15% Maintain Safe Work Environment
15% Provide Direction to Lab Users
What You Will Need
-Skill in use of the tools and equipment used in the woodworking trade such as table saws, radial arm saws, jointers, drills, etc.
-Experience in the programming, use and maintenance of commercial scale CNC milling machines
-Demonstrated ability using CAD software to accurately produce shop drawings and 3D models, and CAM software to generate effective machining programs
-Basic woodworking skills and experience with related hand tools and stationary equipment as well as the ability to accurately and reliably use measuring equipment like tape measures and calipers
-Ability to plan, develop, and document fabrication methods
-Ability to work with minimal supervision
-Excellent interpersonal communications skills and ability to engage respectfully with researchers, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
-Basic computer skills (email, calendar, MS Word, Excel, web browser)
-This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy05-030.
-This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
-Experience with mass timber machining, ideally using Biesse Uniteam CNCs and DDX CAM software
-Experience with Kuka or other industrial robots
-Experience with MasterCam and Robotmaster software packages
-Experience in a construction or fabrication shop environment
-Experience in a research or university setting, either as an employee or as a student
-Rigging and overhead crane operation experience, preferably with a current certification
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
